Sunday’s Message – May 7, 2017

May 7, 2017
The 4th Sunday of Easter
“Good Shepherd Sunday”

PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God our Shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Psalm 23

Acts 2:42-47

1 Peter 2:19-25

John 10:1-11

Psalm 23Translated from Japanese

God is my Father, I shall have no need. He lets me rest under the blossoming cherry tree.He takes me to the refreshing waterfall. He quiets my heart.

He leads me along the path of well-doing for Christ’s sake.Though I face death, I will not be frightened.For I will place my hand in his and he will lead me where I cannot see.

He will give me rice and tea as I need it. My cup is filled by His love.His love and peace will surround me until life’s sunset;Then I shall dwell with Him forevermore.